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Cape Town awarded 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens
Cape Town has been awarded the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens, the first time the tournament will be staged in Africa

‘A 1-week journey’: Wilkinson urges England to seize moment
Jonny Wilkinson won the Rugby World Cup for England in 2003 and is confident the country’s class of 2019 can repeat the achievement

Chargers fire offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt
33ft/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — The Los Angeles Chargers have parted ways with their offensive coordinator, Ken Whisenhunt, the team announced Monday. In a statement, Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said the decision to fire Whisenhunt wasn’t [Read More…]

Erasmus and co have Boks poised for a 3rd World Cup title
Erasmus and co have Boks poised for a 3rd World Cup title

Scoreboard roundup — 10/28/19
iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONDetroit 96, Indiana 94New York 105, Chicago 98Philadelphia 105, Atlanta 103Toronto 104, Orlando 95Houston 116, Oklahoma City 112Milwaukee 129, Cleveland 112Golden State [Read More…]

Nepal man shatters record for scaling world’s highest peaks
A Nepalese national has shattered the previous mountaineering record for successfully climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks, completing the feat in 189 days

With each pitch at Series, call gets louder for robot umps
With each pitch at Series, call gets louder for robot umps

Osaka out of WTA Finals because of injured right shoulder
Osaka out of WTA Finals because of injured right shoulder

Kolbe set to return for Springboks in Rugby World Cup final
Cheslin Kolbe is expected to return for South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final against England and add some extra attacking spark to the Springboks backline

Tokyo officials feud with IOC over Olympic marathon switch
Tokyo officials feud with IOC over Olympic marathon switch

Astros look to finish off Nationals in Game 6 of World Series
The Nationals will start Stephen Strasburg on Tuesday and the Astros are expected to counter with Justin Verlander

Curious calls doom Bears, Broncos to last-second losses
Curious calls doom Bears, Broncos to last-second losses

Monday Sports in Brief
Monday Sports in Brief

Dolphins still winless, squander lead in loss to Steelers
The Miami Dolphins let another game get away and remain winless after dropping a 27-14 decision to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Joel Quenneville on defeat to Canucks: ‘It was one of those frustrating games…’
Florida Panthers head coach Joel Quenneville breaks down the loss to the Vancouver Canucks Monday night.

Landry Shamet reflects on the Clippers big win over Charlotte
Landry Shamet reflects on the Clippers big win over Charlotte

Panthers snap point streak, struggle to comeback against Canucks
J.T. Miller had two goals and the Canucks scored five times in the first period on their way to a 7-2 victory over the Panthers on Monday night.

Kawhi’s 30 propels Clippers to 111-96 win over Hornets
Kawhi Leonard had 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 111-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets

Nuggets remain undefeated with 101-94 win over Kings
Nuggets remain undefeated with 101-94 win over Kings

Collin Sexton felt he played more patient than first two games
Sexton after the 129-112 loss to Milwaukee.